Telegram-herald., 1887-12-30

- their BoFt1 eSpec,Aliy as % tncif re-
eediax or sscsndiBx vains. where they
come - it were Ia repsated surprises
such is 2&turxlly sns condition OF one who
81 lor the first uele SIsoSt IA New York
and this = 4 seniiH1e1t tast ell who ~ere
10 P0wers' Grzad las night. IL they were
not by DOcyittcAi II their manifestation Of
applause. vii bear ms out IN. II sEs Ike
sudden visitation s0Ensthing t2at IN Us
flashes Of Draliisncy ssts TIE mind sno
upsets meditati0n. In this there Is meant
20 zllusien 70 a literary aaalysis Of the play;
for il this respect there Was nothlDg ex-
lra0FdinAry. but il is tie arrangement Of
simple tsings ia such a way that they are
powerful snd most efeeliTe that mAkes
Lost in New York really a strong play.
No matter how great play, thero are those
who can consistently offer objections with
nicely worded arguments which IN
their construction seem 10 defy re-
futstion. To those whose only
ideal dramatic standard Is blank verse.
considering ancient and classic subjects. tbs
play OF last night Was unsstsiactoTy ahd q
disappointment Ia such play there is no
consolation for the cynic-foF he. who with
a broad disrespect for consciencs, passes az
tault-finder, but how MANY lessons there
were for those who possess same idea oi the
sentiment which under all phases aud
conditions sgitates humanity IN this world.
Blood is stronger than water. Is a ofief
phase succintiy expressed 10 show the
influence Of the heart. IL may not mean.
yet the license seems allowable toat sympa.
thy oftimes sways the judgment, and that
under such influence sympathy Is more re-
liable than Judgment IL is true that IN
this sense men are considered, weighed and
estimated. If the continued express
sions of delight, OF sorrow, yes,
the flowing Of tears can properly
be recognized ae basis upon which
10 form an opinion of the play OF last
evening, il must be said that it is the
strongest drama produced here this season.
This bars all confederation in literary
point of view. It l. simple story. iuli OF
probability. There Is sorrow and sunshine.
both effectively presented. for the reason
that it is natural and unsdorned. The
truth is strongest when given without en-
bellishment. Much could be said IN re-
view Of the moral and excellent lessons OF
this drama, but il is not necessary. The
characters are natural beings and are in
spired by impulses that ere impressive for
the reason that they are not exaggerated.
Cannot such sttainments rs these in .
drama De admired. with an entire over
sight OF its crudities, which are only tech
nical anyway This is considering Lost
in New York. just from the point il appeals
to--tbe hesrt.
The cast is magnificent. There is even
work. A harmonious combination OF all
of the characters. There are no stars, as far
as all intelligent consideration of the ma
terial in the different parts is concerned,
only as the principals are naturally con-
spicuous above the minors. The most
prominent figure in the play is Jennie Will
son, which is impersonated by bright,
vivacious spirit of feminine attractiveness.
! modestiy styled on the programme as Mics
| Patrice. Those luscious black eyes, the
pretty teeth. the unique figure, the
simple poses won demonstration
| of applause which developed in
to an ovation as the curtain fell on the
| first act. Then she had to respond to re-
| calls continuously until the close OF the
play Miss Patrice Is simply fascinating
| for her naturalness- To say this is 10 ex-
press the gem OF acting Such talent
and magnetism must rise, and
| there seems now q position
| awaiting her among those VINO ars called
| the stellar lights" Baby Stover, sweet
| little child of just over three years, cap
| tured the hearts of the audience, and would
| have received their kisses, too. il they
| could have got bold OF her.
| Unfortunately II is impossible to enumer-
| ate the remainder OF the cast, with other
| than the mere announcement that they left
| nothing undesired in their WORK. The
| scenery and effects excel for realism, in
some instances anything ever seen on this
stage. The great flowing river OF
| real water, with its steamboats, etc. was all
| that il was advertised 10 be. The river is
| still on the stage and the boats will float
| again tonight on fifty gallons of water. The
river scene thoroughly aroused the specta-
4 Daa he 10 dol o HI
| the public. The unusual, in Grand Rapids.
generous reception accorded this play
means packed house tonight. M.
"a Still Alarm" will be presented at
| Powers Grand January 5 and g. with Harry
| Lacey leading the cast. Some worthy fea-
| lures are promised in the way of realistic
| scenery and effects. In the third act will
be shown the interier Of an engine house
| with steam fire engine and horses, slieine
| poles, etc, An alarm will be responded IL
| and the horses will be attached to the en-
| gipe and rushed OF of the stage. The com
| pany extend a 81, 600 offer to any fire com
| pany that can hitch up in less lime than
they, ready for the run.
|
| Gen. Barton. Of New York, of the well
| known theatrical rrpa OF Miles * Barton, j.
in town looking after the production o
/ Lost in New York, of which the firm arr
| proprietors. The Colonel, while being {
busy and capable manager. is withsl a mos
| genial gentleman. whom il is pleasure tc
| know. Nextto KaDsas City, he consider
Grand Rapids the beax place IN the West in
which to own corner lots.
Nothing more than a passing notice car
be siyen of PASSIONS Slave" mos
neriiorious drama which was given II
| excellent style at Redmond's Grand las
| night before large audience. A review o
the play will be given in tomorrow's issue
1
That noted comedy success. "A Nigh
| OF" originally given under Augustin DAILY
| "a the Dill at Redmonds the fret three even
ings OF nert week. There will ecs matine
Monday.
Wurzburg 4 Bronson's osrd. tvsnty-hv
pieces strong. will give concert at Red
nonds Grand sunday evening
Cinderella" is winning popularity an
success at the Wonderland theatre.